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Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual

Investigators believe that the theft of several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organized gang, officials said Wednesday.

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Unpacking Brazen Museum Heist as Roman-Era Statues Stolen

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Ancient Roman Statues Stolen From Syrian Museum Amid Fragile Recovery

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Thieves steal Roman statues from Syria’s national museum

Thieves broke into Syria ‘s national museum and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday.

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Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Syria's national museum

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Thieves Steal Ancient Roman-Era Statues From the National Museum in Syria

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KU’s oldest museum, filled with casts of classical sculptures and artifacts, is a ‘hidden gem’

Tucked away inside a corner of the University of Kansas’s Lippincott Hall is a little-known museum called the Wilcox Classical Museum. How little known is it? “I run into people on campus who have been working for KU for decades and decades who have never heard about it.

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Museum in post-War Damascus targeted in theft of classical artifacts

Six Roman-era statues were stolen from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus, prompting a security probe and closure of the historic institution.